MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear suspension unit gaitors deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY52 FRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SY52 FRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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